Malloy responds to Lamont announcement

"The contrast between us couldn't be any sharper, or the choice more clear. I spent 14 years creating thousands of jobs, balancing budgets, making government more efficient, expanding access to health care, lowering crime rates, building affordable housing, investing in clean energy, and improving transportation systems - without ever losing sight of where I came from or the obstacles I've overcome to get here.

"Ned seems to think his millions of dollars and his background as a cable executive are why Democrats should choose him over me. I think he's wrong. I think Democrats want a nominee who has the right kind of experience for the job."